Avery Sharpe Jazz Sextet to Perform at Enlow Hall, 2/22

Gene & Shelley Enlow Recital Hall (Enlow Hall) at Kean University Spring 2014 season features The Avery Sharpe Jazz Sextet on Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.

In a moving performance, bassist-composer Avery Sharpe recalls the struggle and contributions of the African American abolitionist and women's right activist Sojourner Truth. "Ain't I A Woman" is a not-to-be-missed concert based on Truth's life and her famous speech for woman suffrage in 1851.

The Jazz Sextet features Duane Eubanks - trumpet; Tina Fabique - vocals, Jimmy Greene - saxophone, Onaje Allan Gumbs - piano, Yoron Israel - drums and Avery Sharpe - bass.

Tickets to "The Avery Sharpe Jazz Sextet" in Enlow Hall are $25 - $35 and can be purchased by calling Kean Stage Box Office at 908.737.SHOW (7469), online at http://EnlowHall.kean.edu or in person at Kean University's Wilkins Theater Box Office (1000 Morris Avenue in Union, NJ).

Situated on Kean University's East Campus (215 North Avenue in Hillside, NJ), Enlow Hall is renowned for its superb acoustics and elegant design. With just 300 spectacular seats, Enlow Hall has been praised by noted performers and patrons for its intimate ambiance and close proximity between musicians and audience members. Free onsite parking is available at every concert.

For complete Enlow Hall 2013-14 Season information, please visit enlowhall.kean.edu.